Ortho CRNA Needed in Fort Smith, AR - 1108

CRNANo callContract MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$315k

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Job Description

  • Job Title: CRNA – Direct Hire
  • Employment Status: 1099 or W2 – Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Job Type: Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
  • Location: Fort Smith, AR
  • Annual Salary Range: $315,000
  • Schedule: Full-time hours weekly, but only around a 35 hour work week. Frequent early-out days when schedule finishes.
  • Call: Not required
  • Case Types: Orthopedic, Outpatient, Regional and General
  • Start Date: August 2026
  • EMR: TBD
  • Supervision Model: Fairly independent practice style with MD support available
  • Special Considerations: Efficient OR staff and predictable daily flow, which allows for a low-stress environment compared to large hospital systems

Job Summary

Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions is seeking a qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a W2 direct-hire opportunity. This role involves providing high-quality anesthesia care across a variety of clinical settings while working as part of a collaborative and well-supported anesthesia team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This permanent position offers long-term stability, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships within a respected healthcare organization.

Requirements

  • Current certification as a CRNA by the National Board on Certification and Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
  • Valid, unrestricted RN and CRNA licenses in Arkansas
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience as a CRNA preferred; new grads considered if applicable
  • Proficiency in Regional, Orthopedic, Outpatient and General Anesthesia
  • Strong clinical knowledge and ability to deliver anesthesia care across diverse patient populations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + annual incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • 7 weeks off a year

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and professional references to info@achcstaffing.org. Our website can be found at achcstaffing.org.

About Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions is committed to bridging the gap in the healthcare sector by matching highly talented professionals with the right organizations. We don’t just fill positions; we ensure the right people are placed in the right roles. To help healthcare organizations excel in today’s competitive hiring environment, we execute advanced talent strategies with precision. Our team is dedicated to the best interests of both contractors and clients.

In addition to staffing, we now offer complete solutions — delivering a white-glove experience that includes credentialing from start to finish, billing, payroll, scheduling, and consulting services. This ensures our clients receive full operational support to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

For our providers, we assign a dedicated personal account specialist who stays with you through every step of your assignment and beyond. Our team coordinates full travel and lodging arrangements, guarantees weekly on-time pay, and offers exclusive access to nationwide opportunities.

At Access, we value long-term relationships over transactions and work tirelessly to support our providers both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will provide high-quality anesthesia care across orthopedic, outpatient, and general clinical settings. This role involves working as part of a collaborative anesthesia team to ensure patient safety and efficient surgical flow.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regional anesthesiaOrthopedic anesthesiaOutpatient anesthesiaCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ortho CRNA Needed in Fort Smith, AR - 1108 at Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 900 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in nurse anesthesia (crna)ranked against 900 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$315kNurse Anesthesia median $340k (middle half $290k–$370k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$362k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Arkansas14 active900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings88 in the last 30 days159 the 30 days before (−45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (900 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Access Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Staffing and Recruiting
Fort Smith, Arkansas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Practice Authority
Competitive salary + annual incentive opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Malpractice insurance coverage
7 weeks off a year

Living in Fort Smith

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,063/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fort Smith, AR-OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.